I usually shy away from these instant mixes, but this recipe comes in handy. First of all, it so quick and second, the calories are amazingly low for such a creamy, chocolaty treat. This recipe was ta...; Calories: 104; Time: 5 min.

Biscotti means "twice baked" in Italian, which is how these cookies are prepared. They are first baked in a log form, then they are sliced and baked again. This makes them extremely crunchy and great ...; Calories: 136; Time: 50 min.

The almond flavor is a natural complement for peaches. Peeling the peaches may prove to be a bit tedious. Many cookbooks advise blanching them quickly in hot water to make it easier. I find cleaning t...; Calories: 206; Time: 70 min.

Anzac biscuits get their name because soldiers in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp during World War I loved to eat them. They taste like crunchy, tropical cookies. Simple but good.
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This recipe was based on one I found in a German cookbook. I thought it would be one of those puffy oven baked ones; it turned out to be a layered pan fried one (pancake layer/ apple layer/ pancake la...; Calories: 340; Time: 25 min.

Arabic ice cream (bouzat haleeb) is a totally different experience from the rich American ice creams. Its quite light and gummy in texture. It actually stretches a bit as you spoon it. Mistika (Arabic...; Calories: 196; Time: 80 min.

This is a great low fat soup for the fall season. If you are unfamiliar with butternut squash, its more akin to pumpkin rather than other squashes (zucchini, yellow squash). The other root vegetables ...; Calories: 131; Time: 60 min.